Requisition No: 807912
Agency: Financial Services
Working Title: Maintenance Mechanic -43350008
Position Number: 43350008
Salary: $15.00 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 08/04/2023
***OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY***
DIVISION: INVESTIGATIVE AND FORENSIC SERVICES
BUREAU: FORENSIC SERVICES
CITY: HAVANA
COUNTY: GADSDEN
The Division of Investigative and Forensic Services encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. With this broad responsibility, the division investigates a wide range of fraudulent and criminal acts including:
- Insurance Fraud Investigations
- Workers’ Compensation Fraud Investigations
- Fire, Arson, and Explosives Investigations
- Theft/Misuse of State Funds
- Fire and Explosives Sample Analysis
Mission Statement
Serving and safeguarding the public and businesses operating in the State of Florida against acts of fraud, arson, and the misuse of state funds.
Available links to the Agency and Division:
- MyFloridaCFO
- Division of Investigative and Forensic Services
SPECIAL NOTES:
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT A STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ONLINE IN PEOPLE FIRST AND EMAIL IN A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW. THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT:
https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/difs/career-opportunities
Email Address: hiringdifs@myfloridacfo.com
Job Line Phone number: (850) 413-4063
This supplemental application MUST be received no later than five (5) business days after the closing date of this advertisement in order to be considered for this position.
Special consideration may be given to eligible candidates who have bilingual verbal & written skills that meet a critical need of the agency’s mission.
High School Diploma or its’ equivalent is required.
Additional Requirements:
- Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing or electrical or mechanical equipment; OR vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for a maximum of one (1) year of the required experience.
- Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.
- Ability to lift 40-50 pounds
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook
Preference:
- Experience in carpentry, electricity, or plumbing
This position requires a security background check which includes a financial credit report, and fingerprinting.
The minimum pay for this position is $15.00 per hour.
Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.
This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.
Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.
WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS?
Selection is a three-to-six-month process that consists of the following:
- Completed State of Florida Employment Application
- Completed Department of Financial Services, Division of Investigative and Forensic Services Supplemental Application
- Interview
- Fingerprinting
- Background Investigation
- Financial credit report
Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE,
- General principles of carpentry, electricity, and plumbing
- Skill in using hand, power, and bench tools
- Ability to follow and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques used in the skilled mechanical repair trades, including carpentry, masonry, basic wiring, painting, plumbing, and HVAC.
- Skill in the use of common bench and hand tools and the equipment used in maintenance and repair work
- Ability to lift 40-50 pounds
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook
- Ability to trouble shoot and problem solve all building functions and issues
- Ability to plan, organize building maintenance and repair work
- Ability to read, write and interpret blueprints, take accurate measurements, perform basic math
- Ability to understand and apply regulations, policies, and procedures
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing tasks to meet all staff needs
- Maintain a valid Florida driver’s license
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Perform general maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds and equipment and other miscellaneous items as directed. This includes performing preventative maintenance on all buildings and related equipment.
- Clean, sweep, mop, and stock public restrooms daily with the necessary supplies. Maintain inventories of market cleaning supplies and supplies for daily maintenance.
- Perform minor repairs on all plumbing, electrical and communication equipment.
- Perform minor plumbing maintenance to include repair and/or adjust or install valves, faucets, traps, sinks, water closets, urinals, leaks, toilets, water lines, sewer lines and other sanitary fixtures.
- Perform general carpentry work in the alternation, repair and maintenance of buildings, floors, doors, and windows.
- Perform minor electrical maintenance to include repair and/or replacement of light fixtures, switches, ballasts, outlets, wiring, bulbs, air conditioners, etc. Repair defective components in fluorescent light fixtures, replace burned out bulbs and replace defective switches and receptacles.
- Relocated furniture and equipment from building to building as required.
- Operate, clean and repair power equipment, tools, vehicles, lawn mowers and other equipment as necessary.
- Perform/assist in hurricane preparedness.
- Perform other job-related facility duties as required.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.